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Dubai Investments to roll out initiatives to back SDGs

December 18, 2017
Dubai Investments honored its Sustainability Champions for their  ideas to support SDGs.
Dubai Investments honored its Sustainability Champions for their ideas to support SDGs.

Reinforcing its commitment to the cause of sustainability, Dubai Investments PJSC, the leading, diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is set to adopt a number of ideas and initiatives across the group, put forth by its Sustainability Champions to support the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs].

These initiatives were identified and evaluated as part of DI Sustainability Champions Network, comprising 20 employees across Dubai Investments and its subsidiaries.

The DI Sustainability Champions held a series of workshops, training and interactive events throughout 2017 to identify the shared benefits of UN SDG 2030 initiative, linking society, environment, companies and employees to achieve the UAE Vision 2021 and fulfil the objectives of the UAE’s ‘Year of Giving’ initiative for 2017.

Subsequent to this, the DI Sustainability Champions came up with their ideas and proposals linked to one or several SDGs — ranging from eliminating poverty, improving health conditions, supporting education, promoting sustainable production and renewable energy.

Abdulaziz Bin Yagub Al Serkal, general manager of Dubai Investments, said: “Dubai Investments is committed to the cause of sustainability across its operations, businesses and projects. The company is keen to roll out the initiatives proposed by its Sustainability Champions, with the Sustainable Development Goals linked to their business activity. Through these initiatives, Dubai Investments aims to meaningfully engage with the community beyond the Year of Giving.”

Dubai Investments also honored its Sustainability Champions for their contribution and ideas to make lives better for the general public as well as the group’s employees and communities in which they operate. The DI Sustainability Champions Network started its journey in February 2017 with a series of workshops focused on various concepts of sustainability, corporate social responsibility and innovation.

Dubai Investments PJSC is a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market with over 19,800 shareholders and a paid-up capital of AED4 billion. Incorporated in 1995, the company has grown exponentially with investments in a number of businesses across three core sectors – real estate, manufacturing & industrial and financial investments across the UAE and the Middle East.

Since inception, Dubai Investments has challenged the norms and introduced cutting-edge technologies, pioneering business models, unique investment strategies and innovative concepts across its diversified portfolio spanning different sectors and markets across the globe. Dubai Investments currently has 39 subsidiaries & joint ventures under its portfolio, across a wide array of industries and continues to seek new investment opportunities in new sectors, locally and internationally, as part of its strategic expansion plans. — SG


December 18, 2017
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